Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Trustees Emeriti

Stephen F. Adamini of Marquette, MI. Retired Attorney. Served on NMU's Board from February 2007 through December 2014. Received October 2016.

Samuel S. Benedict of Rapid River. Retired CEO of Mead Paper. Served on NMU’s Board from 1997 to 2008. Received April 2010.

Robert O. “Buzz” Berube of Marquette. Dentist. Served on NMU’s Board from 1991 to 2001. Received October 2002.

Mary Lincoln Campbell of Ann Arbor. EDF Ventures, L.P., Served on NMU’s Board from 1997 through 2004. Received February 2006.

Richard J. Celello of Iron Mountain. Circuit Judge, 41st Circuit, Dickinson County (September, 2000). Former Partner—Mouw & Celello, P.C., law firm. Served on NMU’s Board from 1989 to 1997. Received October 1998.

Brian D. Cloyd of Grand Rapids, Vice President of Global Community Relations for Steelcase, Inc. Served on NMU’s Board from 2005 to 2012. Received June 2014.

James M. Collins of Marquette (formerly of Negaunee). Judge, 96th District Court, Marquette County. Served on NMU’s Board from 1983 to 1991. Received May 1992.

Daniel G. DeVos of Grand Rapids. DP Fox Ventures, LLC, Grand Rapids. Served on NMU's Board from 1995 through 2002. Received October 2004.

Edwin O. George (deceased 5-28-90) of Bloomfield Hills. Former President of Detroit Edison Company. Served on NMU’s Board from 1964 to 1987. Received October 1987.

Edward F. Havlik of Holland. Owner of United Homes of Grand Rapids. Served on NMU’s Board from 1987 to 1995. Received December 1996.

Scott L. Holman of Bay City. Baycast, Inc. Served on NMU’s Board from 1997 through 2004. Received February 2006.

Larry C. Inman of Traverse City, retired banker. Served on NMU’s Board from 2002 to 2006 and 2009 to 2010. Received May 2012.

Hugh E. Jarvis of Harrison Township (Mt. Pleasant). Retired President of Michigan Federation of Teachers. Served on NMU’s Board from 1985 to 1992. Received October 1994.

Jon G. “Jack” LaSalle of Marquette, retired Field Representative for the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council. Served on NMU’s Board from 2005 to 2012. Received June 2014.

Mary C. Lukens of Ann Arbor. Served on NMU’s Board from 2001 to 2008. Received April 2010.

James T. Malsack (deceased 3-5-06) of Iron Mountain. Retired President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Lake Shore, Inc. Served on NMU’s Board from 1977 to 1989. Received May 1992.

Ellwood A. Mattson (deceased 11-30-02) of Marquette. NMU alumnus. Retired Chairman Emeritus of the Michigan Financial Corporation and the MFC First National Bank in Marquette. Served on NMU’s Board from 1991 to 2002. Received December 2002.

Douglas B. Roberts of East Lansing, Director of the Institute for Public Policy & Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University. Served on NMU’s Board from 2002 to 2010. Received May 2012.

Fred C. Sabin (deceased 12-1-97) of Marquette. Retired ophthalmologist. Served on NMU’s Board from 1967 to 1985. Received December 1988.

Ellen G. Schreuder of Detroit. Partner – Mancini, Schreuder, Kline & Conrad law firm. Served on NMU’s Board from 1989 to 1997. Received October 1998.

G. Katherine Wright of Marquette. Retired nurse and nursing instructor. Served on NMU’s Board from 1973 to 1989. Received May 1992.

Gilbert L. Ziegler of Charlevoix. President, Alken-Ziegler, Inc. Served on NMU’s Board from 1993 to 2001 and February 5, 2007 to December 31, 2014. Received December 2002.